Power Trip
Unraveling Rules: A Power Trip Reflection
Lyrics
Thats just the way it has to be
Expressing resignation to a certain state of affairs.
But they profit when we agree
Highlighting that others benefit when agreement is reached.
I'm not allowed to change the rules
Stating a lack of permission to alter established rules.
That's just the way it is to you
Pointing out a perceived indifference to the status quo.
But you're allowed to break your rules,
Observing a double standard where others can break rules.
Just when it suits you to
Highlighting the selective nature of rule-breaking permissions.
It's the way, it has to be
Reiterating the inevitability of a certain situation.
But they profit when we agree
Emphasizing the profit gained from collective agreement.
I'm not allowed to change the rules
Reaffirming the lack of authority to modify established rules.
But I know I'm designed to lose
Acknowledging a predetermined tendency to lose in the system.
But you're allowed to break your rules
Pointing out the selective ability to break rules.
Just when it suits you to
Emphasizing the opportunistic nature of rule-breaking.
I'm not allowed to change the rules
Reiterating the inability to alter established rules.
But I know I'm designed to lose
Acknowledging a predestined predisposition to lose.
But you're allowed to break your rules
Highlighting the selective nature of rule-breaking permissions.
Just when it suits you to
Underlining the conditional nature of rule-breaking allowances.
It's the way
Expressing a resigned acceptance of personal characteristics.
It's the way
-It's the way I am
-Sorry that's just the way it is
Apologizing for adhering to the existing state of affairs.
But, that's just the way I am
Asserting one's identity within the constraints of the system.
I'm not allowed to change the rules
Repeating the lack of permission to modify established rules.
That's the just way it is to you
Highlighting the perceived indifference to the current situation.
You're just allowed to break your rules
Pointing out the selective ability of others to break rules.
Just when it suits you, Just when it suits you
Emphasizing the opportunistic nature of rule-breaking.
And you're allowed to break your rules
Reiterating the selective allowance for others to break rules.
Just when it suits YOU
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